Head Coach
Sam McMahon
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Sam McMahon | Head Coach | mcmahon-s@mssu.edu |
| Jason Owens | Assistant Coach | owens-j@mssu.edu |
| Alize Boatright | Assistant Athletic Trainer | boatright-a@mssu.edu |
About Missouri Southern State University Basketball
You're trying to figure out where you fit, whether you're ready for Division II, what kind of coaching environment will push you without breaking you, and how to build real playing time into your resume. Missouri Southern State gets it. Head coach Sam McMahon runs a program in the Mid- America Intercollegiate Athletics Association that values what you bring to the court and develops you into something more. In Joplin, you'll find a basketball culture that treats player growth seriously, not as a slogan, but as the actual work of the season. McMahon's approach balances competitive standards with honest feedback; he'll tell you what needs to happen and give you the space to make it happen. The Lions compete in Division II, which means the talent level is legitimate but the path is clearer. You're not buried on a bench behind five NBA prospects. You're in a position to contribute, learn from real competition, and show what consistency looks like over a full season. The MIAA is a league that respects toughness and execution, strengths you can actually develop and showcase. Joplin is a community that supports its team and a city where you can focus on basketball without unnecessary distractions. That matters more than you might think right now. If you're serious about playing college basketball and building your game the right way, Missouri Southern State is worth a real conversation with Coach McMahon. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$10,836/yr
Grad rate
39%
Enrollment
3,019
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $10,836 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $10,595 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $8,454 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $8,870 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $12,395 / year
- $110,001+
- $14,415 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,019
- Average net price
- $10,836 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,240 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $17,640 / year
- Graduation rate
- 39%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Emporia State University
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Location Emporia, KS | Enrollment 2,239 | Avg. net price $14,364 |
Fort Hays State University
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Location Hays, KS | Enrollment 9,733 | Avg. net price $16,333 |
Missouri Southern State University
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Location Joplin, MO | Enrollment 3,019 | Avg. net price $10,836 |
Missouri Western State University
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Location St. Joseph, MO | Enrollment 2,219 | Avg. net price $16,379 |
Newman University
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Location Wichita, KS | Enrollment 851 | Avg. net price $17,430 |
Northeastern State University
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Location Tahlequah, OK | Enrollment 4,772 | Avg. net price $12,424 |
Northwest Missouri State University
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Location Maryville, MO | Enrollment 4,378 | Avg. net price $16,120 |
Pittsburg State University
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Location Pittsburg, KS | Enrollment 4,210 | Avg. net price $14,291 |
Rogers State University
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Location Claremore, OK | Enrollment 2,657 | Avg. net price $18,042 |
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith
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Location Fort Smith, AR | Enrollment 4,091 | Avg. net price $9,653 |
University of Central Missouri
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Location Warrensburg, MO | Enrollment 5,648 | Avg. net price $15,554 |
University of Central Oklahoma
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Location Edmond, OK | Enrollment 10,170 | Avg. net price $18,348 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Location Kearney, NE | Enrollment 4,088 | Avg. net price $17,891 |
Washburn University
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Location Topeka, KS | Enrollment 4,562 | Avg. net price $11,023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Missouri Southern State University D2?
Yes, Missouri Southern State University is an NCAA Division II program in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Missouri Southern State University men's basketball.
What conference is Missouri Southern State University in?
Missouri Southern State University competes in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Missouri Southern State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $10,836 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Missouri Southern State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,019 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Missouri Southern State University?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D2, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D2 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Missouri Southern State University Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a D2 program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when Missouri Southern State University's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.